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VO51 FJD

2001 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,510 mi
Last recorded152,510 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 5 Series106,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 FJD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 152,510 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 143,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2014 135,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 128,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 118,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 105,949 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 97,024 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 90,067 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 78,386 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 78,385 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jul 2005 47,808 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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VO51 FJD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 106,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO51 FJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VO51 FJD registered?

VO51 FJD is a 2001 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VO51 FJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO51 FJD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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